Hello,
I have recently just bought a pair of Fox Tracker boots for the protection they offer an offroad biker. But, these things are the most stiff, uncomfortable things that I have ever put on my feet, is that the feel of all mx boots? If so, then what do you guys were when you go off roading but still want to get off your bike and do some walking around when you come to a neat area, but also have something that offers ankle and toe protection??

 

You could do what I did... buy a used pair on ebay - all ready broken in!

 

If you are not doing any hard arss, big jumping, high flying ridding I would suggest a good pair of high ankle hiking boots or even a pair of army jump boots. They would offer a good amount of protection and when you wanted off the bike to walk around you could be comfortable.

 

Those are the same boots I bought, Fox Tracker. My first motocross boots ever, and you're right. I can't hardly shift the bike, I have to wedge my foot between the peg and shifter and it is still really hard, I miss gears. I think I will wear them to work and see if they start to break in.

 

I'm a diehard Sidi owner. I currently have 7 pairs of Sidis.

3 pairs of cycling shoes (one pair with over 20,000 miles and still funtional)

1 Sidi Vertebrae road racing boot

1 Sidi mid height street boot. almost completly Waterproof. I've walked in 6" deep puddles before and stayed dry.

1 Sidi Raptor. I'm still waiting on this. The first pair I bought were too big.


Note, Sidi's tend to run large, so you have to order typically 1/2 shoe size lower.

 

I have only ever bought a second hand pair of boots, so like jsherm01 mine were already broken in. However I'd suggest you stick with them maybe wear them walking as much as you can to break them in, they should start to wear a bit and not be as stiff before too long. Perhaps get some Dubbin it may help as well it will waterproof the boots and help to protect them.
Good luck !!
Garry

 

My first pair of boots were like that too. They were so bad I didn't want to shift gears. But after a few rides, they wore in nice and now I love them. So stick with them and they should be fine.

 

I bought the fox trackers as well and i agree the first couple of times out,missed shifts, so when every i get a chance i put them on and walk in them while doing yard work and such. The wife says i look like a nerd [8D]but the last time out much better

 

I have Fly viper boots, they are almost all plastic so yes they are incredibly stiff just like all other off road riding boots/motocross. I was used to them because that's what I used as a kid. For all you guys that are having trouble shifting just adjust the shift lever higher so its static position is next to the case, instead of below the case. Instead of rotating your ankle to shift you just move your whole leg. I recommend wearing motocross boots for riding for the protection of your ankles, feet, and shins. I'm in the Army and I own a pair of Jump boots and they suck they dont even help when you hit the ground after jumping out of a plane so there not going to help if you get your foot caught between rocks or under a root, or you when you plant hard.

 

As notstock mentioned jump boots would work great for non motocross type riding. I am still wearing my Army Infantry goretex field boots and they work great. Not too stiff and completely waterproof. I think jump boots are more comfortable though. Check out a good surplus store. These things take a beating and wash right off easy. A good pair will last you 10 years.